Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Capparaceae

Genus:

Capparis

Species:

Capparis chrysomeia

Growth Characteristics

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after fire, common in fire-prone Australian shrublands and woodlands.